Were you injured while working at Jet’s Pizza? If so, you may be able to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Most U.S. employers have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees to protect them in the event of an on-the-job injury. The special insurance can cover medical treatment and a part of wages lost during recovery. Workers’ comp is regulated by each state, but most companies offer the coverage to their employees at no additional charge. Workers’ comp claims can be very complicated and time consuming. If you have suffered a work-related injury, you should consult with a workers’ comp attorney before you file your initial benefits claim. Company Profile: Jet’s Pizza An American pizza franchise restaurant, Jet’s Pizza was founded in Sterling Heights, Michigan in 1978 by Eugene and John Jetts. The original location was created when an empty party store was turned into a pizza restaurant. The Jetts opened more locations after the initial store’s success. Jet’s America Inc. was then formed with the help of the Jetts’ cousins, Jim Galloway Jr. and Jeff Galloway in 1992. The first franchise opened its doors in 1990. There are now more than 310 franchises and 24 company-owned locations throughout 19 states. The stores are known for Detroit-style pizza, especially the company’s trademarked 8-corner pizza. The company still uses the original recipe of the Jetts brothers’ mother, which was used in 1978. Did You Get Injured While at Work? The risks at a restaurant are primarily experienced by the cooks and waitstaff. If you work at Jet’s Pizza, here are some hypothetical ways that you could be injured on-the-job: As a pizza maker, you were making a pizza when you slipped on spilled tomato sauce. The fall caused you to hit your tailbone and back hard on the floor and resulted in a spinal injury. This injury is severe and may require a lot of medical care. Workers’ comp may be able to help you recoup those medical costs and some of your lost wages. You are a cashier who was helping a customer with their purchase when you slipped on a dropped napkin. When you slipped, your knee cracked up against the counter and you suffered a hairline fracture of the knee cap. This could leave you immobile for a few weeks as you heal. You were unloading an order from a truck when you suffered a sharp pain in your back. The heavy lifting caused severe back strain and may have resulted in further damage. You will be out of work until the doctor says you have healed enough to return to work. Consult with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been hurt while working at Jet’s Pizza, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney, especially since you won’t have to pay upfront. A workers’ comp attorney will ensure you are treated fairly and work to get you a fair settlement so you can recoup medical costs and some of your lost wages. Workers’ comp claims are complicated, so make sure you have someone knowledgeable on your side. *Disclaimer The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Jet’s Pizza, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
